Eric Cunningham is an ecological anthropologist currently building Ripple—a practice emerging at the intersection of experience research, anthropological inquiry, systems thinking, and contemplative discipline.

With deep expertise in Japanese culture and society, his work investigates how humans think about and interact with larger systems, not as external objects of study but as living ecologies we simultaneously inhabit and constitute.

Grounded in the principles of 12-step recovery, Eric's approach understands personal transformation and systemic awareness as inseparable investigations. His commitment to spiritual seeking isn't separate from his research practice, but foundational to it. He believes that the clarity required for genuine user-centered work begins with the willingness to honestly examine one's inner life.

In his writing Eric explores the constant negotiation between seen and unseen realities, between materiality and meaning-making. His work is animated by the understanding that when we're grounded in purpose and at peace with ourselves, we naturally serve others more effectively—creating ripples that extend through teams, organizations, and communities toward worlds that affirm common life rather than exploit it.